The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word STRANGLEHOLD
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More clues leading to the result STRANGLEHOLD
- Grip left in odd storage space on ship
- Most of the Lords excited about scheme – it’s breathtaking
- Unusually long halters on donkeys at the front giving complete control
- Clamp left in odd place in ship
- A firm grip on the throttle?
- She’ll not drag out, there’s a tight grip!
- Grand to shell out for total control
- Alien chokes large bear in illegal wrestling move
- Curious about line judge in complete control
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What does STRANGLEHOLD mean?
STRANGLEHOLD noun- A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.
- To hold a tight grip or control